Are you ready to change your life? Are you sick of always wearing black and getting undressed in the dark? Are you fixated with a number on the scales? Are you afraid to step into the gym and commit to a routine? Is your confidence at an all-time low? Is all of this having a negative impact on your life, relationships and happiness?

James Smith is armed with every tool you’ll ever need to achieve incredible results – from dieting, training and staying in shape to identifying the fads, cons and nonsense that get int he way of genuine lasting progress. Learn to reset your current mindset and attitude towards your diet and training, with chapters covering:

Fat loss versus muscle gain.

Metabolism and ‘body types’.

Protein targets and calorie tracking.

Common fitness fallacies.

Female fat loss.

Supplements.

Training versus exercising.

The importance of sleep.

Forming habits.

This audiobook will put you back in control. It is not a fad diet or a short-term training plan. It will empower you to adopt better habits that will allow you to take charge of your life.

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James, that was so great. I’ve been watching your lives for years and I thought I had heard everything you had to say but I was wrong. Well done mate. This book is going to be so helpful for so many people.

This book is the best book for inspiration and motivation when it comes to fitness, food, females and fat loss. He is no nonsense, in this book he tells you everything you’ll need to know for a lifetime, it’s one of those books that are absolutely priceless. This is the only non fiction book I would 100000% recommend to everyone, no matter who they are everyone could benefit from this book.

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MR D.

3.0 out of 5 stars"How to be me" by James Smith

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 February 2020

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l'll start by saying I find James Smith equal parts funny and annoying (mostly from his social media posts), and I'll happily admit that I bought this book to see whether the hype was worth it. And like my opinion of James, it kinda is and it kinda isn't. It's a good source of basic easily to digest 'fitness' information that in very simple terms tries to dispel the pseudo-science and blatant marketeering tactics of the fitness industry. But it's all a bit 'Emperors New Clothes' it's not groundbreaking and there's certainly nothing I didn't know, or you couldn't find out easily enough for free. It's good in that it's all in one place with references, and as he states you can dive in deeper in your own time... so fair enough. My main issue is that James makes a point about PTs giving their clients the exact same workouts that they do themselves (PTs who do crossfit will have their clients doing crossfit etc)... Well this book is kinda like that. So in essence the advice is Calorie deficit, rid you life of the job & partner you no longer like, get some sun, maybe fight someone, live with your parents if you have to and sleep more. And this is all pretty much how the BJJ loving and single Mr Smith (who's now in sunny Australia) has chosen to live his life. That can't work for everyone, particularly if you have challenging and full lives with responsibilities and a family. It's an overly simplistic approach that has worked for James, so well done to him. I'm not a hater, and the info is good & sound and some will like it for exactly what it is. I do too. But it's basic and besides giving the information that may help some people learn, it can't help with the 'how' and probably won't change many lives as claimed (but there's lots of plugs for his online fitness academy if you fancy it) Oh, It's also wrapped up in a giant picture of himself, obviously.

Love James' no nonsense approach to fitness! Proper advice from years of working in the industry and calling out all the B*S*. Straight talking advice, which can be backed up by the science. Get fitter and healthier physically and mentally. You won't have to live on kale and ice cubes, it's realistic, you can still enjoy a slice of pizza. If you haven't already check out his YouTube and his online james smith academy. Warning* not for snowflakes!

5.0 out of 5 starsTHIS BOOK ISNT JUST A GAME CHANGER... ITS A LIFE CHANGER!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2020

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If you read any book in 2020, make sure it's this one. It is a total game changer. James Smith succeeds in writing a book in language that you and I can understand without needing to go and Google every 5 mins. This will spin your life on its head and give you a whole new perspective on gaining not only the fitness you want, but the life you want.

James Smith isn't just a PT.... He's a life coach. So don't bother with any other reviews, just buy it. I can guarantee that you won't want to put it down until you are finished!

James Smith has completely changed my life, I struggled with self confidence and fitness for a long time until I came across James. He tells it how it is and most importantly teaches you about fitness the 'real' way, not what you see on on instagram. This book is amazing and as is he.

This is definitely not a diet book! Having been a long time follower of James and his JSA, I can categorically say this book is everything and more than what I expected. Couldn’t put it down and I only got it this morning!!

I have followed James for quite a while and sent so many people his way to follow him and join his academy I've lost count. Every single one of us needs a James in their life. Buy this book, you won't be disappointed. I intend to buy a copy for anyone I like that I am yet to convert. I did the whole book nearly in one day, couldn't put it down, sooo tired today! My children will grow up knowing the James Smith honesty so that they won't succumb to the misery and crap I've endured in my quest for a healthy mind and body for years. Well done James, I feel like a proud aunt.

This book is so much more than learning about nutrition etc. It is a book to live by. Not happy in your job / relationship / with your body? Make a change. Be brave. Do something about it. James will guide you to a happy, healthier you. Live your best life with the help of this book! Then go find him on social media and get free advice and fun topics. There doesn’t need to be a follow up book but I really hope that there will be. Do something for you today and buy this book - then buy one for your friend!

The way this book simplifies complex topics like how to manage calories, sleep, relationships and hormones etc is refreshing.It's about time someone gave me the information I need to be truely life changingly educated and not keep me at arm's length from the information I need just for profit

But don't judge James on his baby blue eyes - he is knowledge - he gives information easily and in a way you can understand - this is not a diet book but a book that CAN change your life - that may sound silly, but it's true!! Catch him on social media and let him guide you to a better future.

I had high hopes of this book, based on all of the hype, sadly, it just doesn’t deliver. I kept hoping it would get to some ‘golden nugget’, but there really was nothing new for anyone with two brain cells to rub together. I thought that perhaps I’m not the target market, but in reality, it really is just a collection of Mr Smiths observations from only six years experience in the fitness industry, so perhaps no wonder there was nothing revelatory.

For me this was a book about James, his life, his learning and his ideals which I am sure work for many. The language included for me much unnecessary and ineffectual swearing devoid of actual meaning. His ideas on dumping relationships that are not giving you everything you need and that a sexual relationship is the only way to happiness fell short of my ideals of working with what you have and getting help to understand each others needs better. I was hoping to find something new and innovative so for me it fell short. I have to add I do not know who James is and read the book purely on its merits. I agree with him in that you do not need to please everyone.

5.0 out of 5 starsBest fitness book ever. I've read them all for years. Incredible!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 January 2020

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Absolutely brilliant book. Book shops & amazon started a bidding war to get his book for launch day.

So infomative relateable down to earth. From chapter to chapter the book retains a certain charm and enthusiasm while being both educational and entertaining. A rare skill in books of this category, as at no point is it preachy or judgemental. He comes across supportive, compassionate yet firm. Fascinating insights into Fat loss versus muscle gain, Forming habits, Protein targets and calorie tracking. He goes over somatotypes and sport selection and the laws of the universe were you can learn to reassess your thinking to mental growth and how you approach new infomation. From here you you can wipe the slate clean bringing clarity to your thought processes and ultimately decision making for good.

don't waste your money, an autobiographical account of james' 'journey ' to becoming PT, no specific details on how to apply the principles he used to lose weight to people with real lives and jobs, especially disappointed with the chapter on women's weight loss, women have menstrual cycles and find it harder to lose weight at some times of the month , women struggle to lose weight after the menopause, gosh who knew ?, but what to do about it , nothing !